Federalism

Standards

SSCG4 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the organization and powers of the national government.
a. Describe the structure and powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial
branches.
b.Analyze the relationship between the three branches in a system of checks and
balances and separation of powers.

SSCG5 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the federal system of government described in the United States Constitution.
a. Explain the relationship of state governments to the national government.
b. Define the difference between enumerated and implied powers.
c. Describe the extent to which power is shared.
d. Identify powers denied to state and national governments.
e. Analyze the ongoing debate that focuses on the balance of power between state and
national governments.
f. Analyze the supremacy clause found in Article VI and the role of the U.S.
Constitution as the “supreme law of the land.”
g. Explain the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States.

Progress Chart

28) JOURNAL ENTRY, “Activating Words: Unit 5”

On the Right Side- Define the following: Implied Powers, Enumerated Powers, Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, Legislative Branch, and Supremacy Clause.
On the Left Side-ID the following words by giving an additional detail about each of the terms.
- The detail should focus around the “examples of power”. For the Supremacy Clause – research a court case where the Supremacy Clause was tested. Name the case and then give a brief summary.

29) JOURNAL ENTRY, “Branches of Government”
Essential Question –What are the three branches of government and why is separation of powers important to our way of government?

On the Right Side – Complete the graphic organizer “Branches of Government”. Information found in your Civics book page 124-130 or on the Internet.
- Separation of Powers
On the Left Side – Write a paragraph response to the following using the link: How does a system of checks and balances protect our rights?
- o http://www.importanceofphilosophy.com/Politics_ChecksBalances.html

Separation of Powers

30) JOURNAL ENTRY, “Check and Balances”
Essential Question –What were the first three articles of the Constitution and what are some of the specific powers of each of the branches of government?

On the Right Side – Complete the graphic organizer “Checks and Balances”.
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Information on the Internet (link) and in your Civics Book.
- o http://www.usconstitution.net/consttop_cnb.html

On the Left Side – Detail what each of the first three articles of the Constitution say in three separate paragraphs. Information found in the following link or in your Civics Book pg. 125-127.
- o http://edsitement.neh.gov/feature/constitution-united-states-america

31) JOURNAL ENTRY, “Enumerated Powers”
Essential Question –What are the Enumerated Powers of Congress and what is the Necessary and Proper Clause? Information found in the links.

On the Right Side – List the 17 “listed” Enumerated Powers of Congress. You need to paraphrase. No more than one sentence each. Look for the main detail.
- o http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/congpowers.htm
- o Underneath this define “Necessary and Proper Clause”

On the Left Side – Using information found in the link or through the video. State and describe the events of the Supreme Court case and how it pertains to the Necessary and Proper Clause.
- o http://www.lawnix.com/cases/mcculloch-maryland.html
Youtube link:http://youtu.be/xzTlpDw-nvg

32) JOURNAL ENTRY, “Strict Constructionism vs. Broad Constructionism ”
Essential Question –What is the difference between Strict Constructionism vs. Broad Constructionism?

On the Right Side– Using the Information links. Create two Bubble Maps that describe the differences between Strict Constructionism vs. Broad Constructionism.

On the Left Side – Watch the Prezi below and Detail what you believe is best for the country (between Strict Constructionism vs. Broad (Loose) Constructionism)
– give 3 specific reasons to support your answer. This answer is an opinion, but you should be able to support your opinion and be able to show that you do know the difference between the two.

33) JOURNAL ENTRY, “Federalism ”

Essential Question –What is Federalism?

On the Right Side– Complete the Guided ICivis Notes (In-Class Handout)
On the Left Side – Create a Venn Diagram with the Specific Powers For the State and Federal Government. Information for this was handed out in class. (Enumerated, Concurrent, and Reserved)